Denise Rutledge

The 1844 Puzzle Book Denise Rutledge

1844. What makes this year so important? There are many reasons 1844 is an interesting year. * The U. S. signed its first treaty with China. * Samuel F. B. Morse sent his first telegraph. * Charles Goodyear patented his vulcanization process, which made rubber useable in so many new ways. * Oregon territory enacted a law preventing African Americans, slave or free, from entering its boundaries. * A devastating flood occurred along the Missouri River and Upper Mississippi River, which contributed to the anger people felt against the new 'Mormon' population. It led to an anti-Mormon mob murdering Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Latter-day Saints. However, these were small events for those involved in the Millerite movement. Their focus was the Second Coming of Jesus. Some anticipated it with great longing. Other's wanted to be ready, "Just in case." (Who these were became apparent after the "Great Disappointment.") Others scorned the Millerites as fools, or worse as lunatics. This puzzle book offers a new way to experience 1844. You will meet the leading characters in the Millerite movement through their own words in Cryptograms, Piece by Piece and Flip Phone Keypad Swap puzzles. You'll also learn of the world they lived in through Two In, Fill In and Word Search puzzles that have glossaries attached. There are Crossword, Keywords, Alphabet Soup, Crypto Words, Scrambled Words, Interlace, How Many Words, Dittos, Mazes and other puzzle types included. I hope you'll enjoy the journey. You're guaranteed to sharpen your brain-power along the way. This is a new way to experience 1844.